Children's lit.

Well, I still do not have my textbook...I have now cancelled my long standing order with Barnes and Noble and placed one with Amazon. It should be here Monday. One can only hope! Soon that stress will be gone. :) In searching for children's literature authors, I came across some interesting sites that not only contained lists of authors and books, but also contained resources for teachers on how to select and use literature.

www.childrenslit.com contains monthly features in relation to time of year and any special events that may be occurring. It also features different authors and illustrators. Its mission is to help teachers and librarians make available appropriate choices for children. The site contains links to authors, publishers, resources for parents, children, and teachers. It also contains links to children's literature collections and upcoming events. There is a yearly fee, but this could easily be split between fellow teachers. They also offer a free trial period.

The Database of Award Winning children's literature contains over 7,000 records of children's literature. Its primary purpose is to help a teacher or librarian create a reading list for students that would contain quality literature that has received awards. You can find this site at www.dawcl.com.

http://comminfo.rutgers.edu/professional-development/childlit/index.html was created to share ideas for those who are looking for ways to intertwine children and literature. It also shares how literature can be used in the classroom to aid children in knowing themselves and the world around them through stories and the characters in them. This site also contains multicultural and technological links.